Recalls / 2000-12-21
Christmas Trees Recalled by Walgreen
01060d · Recalled 2000-12-21 · CPSC page
Description
The trees are 3 feet tall and are decorated with fiber optic lights, candles, and a star topper. The lights change from purple, to red, to yellow, to green to blue. The tree stand is gold decorated with a ribbon and holly motif. They were sold in a cardboard box labeled, in part, "Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree." A picture of the tree appears on the front of the box.
Hazards
A color wheel in the tree stand, that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.
Reported injuries
Two reports of the color wheel overheating and melting. No injuries were reported.
Remedy
Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree | About 9,000 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Ill.
- Sold at
- Walgreens nationwide sold the trees this holiday season for about $40.
Consumer contact
Call Walgreen Co. at (847) 914-3973 for more information.
Source: CPSC recall 01060d. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.